Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

temp status

I was married before and had a child with my husband we divorced.

We had filed all the papers for a permanent status but because we had been married less than 2 yrs, it was a conditional status.

After the divorce, there was a terrible custody fight. During that time, my ex sent me the notice that was to remove the temp status. It came with a note saying, ''I hope you took care of this ha ha''.

Too much time had passed and my status had expired.

I talked to an attorney and they said to blend in and hope for amnesty. I let time pass on.

I am a British citizen and blend in well as I was raised here since I was 9 yrs old. We entered the country on my Fathers work visa. I did not find out that my Father had give me my Mothers SS# to get my DL and to work until I was with my ex.

thus the filing of the papers.

I have another child from previous marriage and she will be 21 next yr.

I also have a fiance. He is aware of my situation but I have down played the seriousness of the situation because I didn't want someone to marry me because they felt ''sorry'' for me .

1- should I wait till my daughter is 21

2- Can I file papers again as a married person ? I had filed before and those have expired.


Asked on 6/17/07, 6:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ricardo Vidal Law Offices of Ricardo Vidal, P.A.

Re: temp status

You may be able to file a Motion to Reopen/Reconsider in your case and consolidate your file with a new application. However, there must be a new petitioner in your case (husband or daughter over 21).

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Answered on 6/17/07, 10:38 pm


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